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After lunch we made our way to the heart of the city,
the lushly planted Plaza 9 de Julio framed by impres-
sive buildings of religious, cultural and historical
importance, especially the impressive 18th-century
Cabildo, a neoclassical colonial-style cathedral. The
plaza was filled with families, many with dogs who
loved to chase the flocks of pigeons who seemingly
owned the square.
At the center of the plaza stood the majestic monu-
ment to General Belgrano’s most famous victory in the
battle for Northern Independence. Outdoor cafes and
souvenir and wine shops lined the square. Because
it was still early, most of the tables were empty. They
would begin to fill around 9 p.m. when the city comes
alive -- as it does in the rest of the country.
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